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July 14, 2026 by Karyee Lee

UK to stage biggest home defence exercise in decades as national resilience takes centre stage

The UK Government has announced plans to stage its biggest home defence exercise in decades in 2027, as it looks to strengthen the country's preparedness against an increasingly complex range of threa...

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Why Using The Right Hard Drive Can Make Or Break Your CCTV System

Many CCTV installers try to cut costs by using standard PC hard drives, but this mistake can cause serious ...

Oct 30 2025

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Have you been approached by a School, College or University looking for ways to tackle vaping on their premises?

The Government's ban on single-use vapes hasn't solved the issue - students are still finding ways around it? ...

Sep 24 2025

Episode 1, out 10th september

Introducing Room Secured: Real Talk from Inside the Industry

A brand-new show is launching this September that promises to shake up the way the security industry talks ...

Aug 28 2025

Insights with Umar Haq: Industry Voices & Product Spotlights - July 2025

Welcome to an exclusive column from one of the security industry’s most recognisable voices. As Director of ...

Jul 25 2025

Insights with Umar Haq: Industry Voices & Product Spotlights

Welcome to an exclusive column from one of the security industry’s most recognisable voices. As Director of ...

May 27 2025